The Cycle Advantage

Welcome to The Cycle Advantage Podcast—where we’re redefining what it means to be a woman in business. We believe your hormones aren’t a hindrance—they’re your greatest asset. Your menstrual cycle holds the key to scaling your business, leading with confidence, and making a bigger impact without the burnout. It’s not about doing more—it’s about syncing your work, creativity, and leadership with the natural rhythms of your body. Here, we challenge the hustle culture and rewrite the rules of success through feminine leadership, cycle syncing, and aligned business strategy. Tune in for raw, unfiltered conversations and practical strategies that will help you harness your cycle as your ultimate superpower—so you can work smarter, earn more, and thrive in both business and life. It’s time to stop fighting your body and start working with it. Let’s dive in.

Can You Still Cycle Sync in Perimenopause? 06/16/2026

Can You Still Cycle Sync in Perimenopause? What happens when the thing you've been using to guide your business suddenly becomes unpredictable? Or maybe you’re like a lot of women and only now learning about cycle syncing once you’ve already entered into perimenopause. It's one of the most common questions I get from women entering perimenopause: "Can I even cycle sync anymore?" It's a fair question. Because when people talk about cycle syncing, it often sounds like all you need is a Pinterest graphic, four neat phases, and a perfectly predictable cycle. But what if that was never the point? What if cycle syncing was never about creating more control? What if it was actually about creating more trust? In this episode, we're talking about what cycle syncing really looks like during perimenopause, why this season can become one of the most powerful invitations into feminine leadership, and how learning the language of your body may be more valuable than predicting it. Episode Summary Can you still cycle sync during perimenopause? The answer may surprise you. In this solo episode, Renae shares why perimenopause doesn't make cycle syncing irrelevant. In many ways, it makes it even more important. You'll learn why perimenopause can be an invitation into deeper hormone awareness, stronger boundaries, feminine leadership, and greater trust in your body's wisdom. Renae also explores how rhythms like the moon cycle, circadian rhythms, and intentional routines can help women create more balance and predictability during this transition. If you've been wondering how to support your body, business, and energy through perimenopause, this episode is for you. What You'll Hear in This Episode ✅ The #1 reason cycle syncing still matters in perimenopause (and why most women give it up too soon) ✅ The biggest lie women are told about cycle syncing during perimenopause ✅ The one thing perimenopause is trying to teach you that no one talks about ✅ Why your most chaotic hormone days are actually your most important data points ✅ The hidden rhythm keeping your body in sync even when your cycle isn't ✅ The ancient cycle most women ignore and why it might be the key to smoother perimenopause Why It Matters So many women enter perimenopause believing their bodies are betraying them. That everything is becoming harder. Less predictable, which just adds so much frustration. But what if this season isn't happening to you? What if it's happening for you? What if this season is inviting you into a deeper relationship with your body than you've ever had before? Because the women who thrive through perimenopause aren't necessarily the women with perfect hormones. They're often the women who learn to listen. Who stop fighting themselves. Who stop forcing. Who learn the language of their body and trust what it has been trying to tell them all along. This Episode Is For You If... 👉 You're entering perimenopause and wondering if cycle syncing still works 👉 Your cycle has become less predictable 👉 You're noticing hormone shifts impacting your business or energy 👉 You want productivity without burnout 👉 You're learning to embrace feminine leadership 👉 You want to trust your body more deeply 👉 You're tired of forcing your way through life 👉 You're looking for a more aligned way to work and live Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/41645560

3 Steps to Start Cycle Syncing Without Changing Everything 06/02/2026

3 Steps to Start Cycle Syncing Without Changing Everything You've heard about cycle syncing. Maybe you're a little bit intrigued. Maybe you're even become a tad bit obsessed. But every time you try to figure out where to actually begin, you end up with seventeen browser tabs open and absolutely zero idea what to do first. I see you and honestly, cycle syncing can be SOOO simple. It’s just that us high achievers want to way over complicate it all. Because the number one question I get asked, more than anything else is this: how do I actually get started? The actual, real life, what-do-I-do-on-Monday version of cycle syncing. And that's exactly what this episode is. What You'll Hear in This Episode: 👉 Why cycle syncing can feel so overwhelming at first and the one mindset shift that makes it click 👉The biggest mistake women make when they start tracking their cycle (hint: they're only tracking half of it) 👉 Why ovulation is the queen of your entire cycle and what it's telling you that you're probably missing 👉 How to integrate your cycle into your Google Calendar so you can plan weeks ahead with way less stress 👉 The truth about cycle syncing apps and the one thing I want you to be careful about 👉 How a 10% shift can create 10x the difference 👉The single daily question I give every single one of my clients that changes everything EPISODE SUMMARY If you have ever wondered how to actually start cycle syncing without completely overhauling your life, this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down the beginner-friendly approach I teach women to start understanding their menstrual cycle, hormone patterns, and energy fluctuations without creating more pressure or perfectionism. You’ll learn how cycle syncing can support your business, productivity, focus, energy, and feminine leadership while helping you build success in a way that feels more sustainable and aligned. Key Takeaways: ✔️ Start with tracking and track the whole cycle, not just the bleed. ✔️ Put your cycle in your Google Calendar. ✔️ Be careful with predictive cycle apps. ✔️ A 10% shift creates 10x the results. If you are learning to build success without constantly forcing and pushing, you’ll also love this related episode: Why This Episode Matters: Here's what I want you to understand, your cycle is not a rigid rulebook and trying to use a Pinterest graphic or cycle syncing chart is likely to be the thing that keeps you stuck not doing it at all. Your cycle is actually a guide designed to help you create more balance, more ease, and more alignment in your life. It is not something that should make you feel like you're doing it wrong. Your cycle isn't the only thing impacting how you feel on any given day. Your sleep matters. Your relationships matter. The client call that went sideways this morning matters. Cycle syncing is about learning to layer all of that together, listening to your body so you can support it in the way it actually needs, not the way an app tells you it should. And when you start doing that, when you start making those micro shifts, those tiny 10% adjustments… everything changes. More energy. More focus. More creativity. More space to actually live your life instead of just surviving it. That's what cycle syncing actually is. And it starts with three simple steps. If you want to go even deeper, grab a free copy of my book Cycle Sync Your Business at . It's the foundation for everything I teach and the perfect next step after this episode. And if you're outside the US or prefer audio, head to renaefieck.com/chapter to grab the first three chapters in audiobook form for free. This Episode Is For You If… ✅ You've been curious about cycle syncing but have no idea where to actually begin ✅ You've tried tracking before and gave up because it felt like too much ✅You feel like your energy, focus, and mood are all over the place throughout the month ✅ You're an ambitious woman who wants to work smarter ✅ You've downloaded a cycle app and wondered if you were doing it right ✅ You want to build a business and a life that works with your body instead of against it ✅ You're ready to stop forcing yourself throughout your cycle and start flowing with it Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/41501855

This Triggered Me… But It Might Set So Many Women Free 05/26/2026

This Triggered Me… But It Might Set So Many Women Free The most dangerous lie being sold to women right now isn't coming from men. It's coming from other women. Someone slid into my comments this week and told me that what I teach, helping women use their menstrual cycles to become more effective, more aligned, and more successful is a patriarchal construct. I was just after a coaching call with a client where we dove into this very thing…people judging and criticizing when we speak up our truths. And then I got in my car and hit record because this one needed a response. For every woman who has quietly wondered if wanting wealth somehow makes her less feminine. For every woman who has been told her ambition is too loud, her goals too big, her desire for success is somehow at odds with her softness. This episode is for you. What You'll Hear in This Episode: ✔️ Why I believe the idea that femininity and ambition can't coexist is the actual definition of a patriarchal construct ✔️ How keeping women off their cycle wisdom keeps them locked in hustle culture instead of liberating them from it ✔️ The real reason women in my world want wealth and why it has nothing to do with greed ✔️ What history actually tells us about women as leaders ✔️ Why speaking your truth will always attract misunderstanding (and why that means you're doing it right) Key Takeaways: ➡️Most women don't pursue wealth out of greed. They pursue it so they can do amazing good things in the world. ➡️A fully embodied woman is the most powerful force on the planet. “The belief that women can't own wealth or can't pursue wealth without it being a capitalistic or patriarchal construct, [I think] is the very thing that's limiting so many women.” Renae Fieck Why This Episode Matters: There are so many messages right now telling women that femininity means softness, slowness, staying small. That ambition is somehow masculine. That wanting wealth is greedy. That using your body's natural wisdom to achieve your goals is playing into the very system that oppresses you. I think we've got it completely backwards. Because when I look at the women who are the most free, the most alive, the most impactful… they are the women who stopped separating their femininity from their ambition. They stopped treating their cycle like a liability and started treating it like the superpower it actually is. Your womb is not something to keep separate from your goals. It is the source of them. If you're ready to stop hustling against your body and start creating with it, listen to it's where everything starts. This Episode Is For You If… You've ever felt like wanting success somehow contradicts your femininity You've been told directly or indirectly that ambition is a masculine trait You're tired of the hustle and want a smarter, more embodied way to build You've received pushback for the work you do and wondered if it's worth it You believe women with wealth can change the world and you want to be one of them You're curious about cycle syncing but have heard it criticized and want a different perspective You're ready to stop playing small and start showing up fully as who you actually are Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/41363970

Are You Making Decisions With the Wrong People in the Room? with Kylee Ingram 05/19/2026

Are You Making Decisions With the Wrong People in the Room? with Kylee Ingram What if your next bad business decision has nothing to do with your intelligence, your intuition, or your strategy? This episode is one of those “oh wow, I may have been accidentally making life harder” conversations. Because so often, we think strong leadership means carrying the decision alone. Being the one with the answer. Knowing the next move. Holding the whole vision in your brain like some kind of high-functioning human spreadsheet. Except… that might be the exact thing creating blind spots. In this episode, I’m joined by Kylee Ingram, co-founder of Wizer, for a conversation on cognitive diversity in decision-making, why leaders need to design better decision rooms, and how the right mix of people can help you make smarter, more aligned choices. And no, this is not about having more meetings. It’s about making better ones. Episode Summary In this episode, Kylee Ingram shares how cognitive diversity, decision science, and intentional team design can help leaders make better business decisions. We talk about why group decision-making can either create better outcomes or amplify bias, depending on who is in the room and how the decision is made. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔️ Why smart leaders still make decisions with major blind spots ✔️ The real reason the loudest voice in the room often wins ✔️ How cognitive diversity helps teams make better decisions ✔️ Why disagreement can be productive instead of personal ✔️ The three decision-making biases that quietly shape outcomes ✔️ Why women are often left out of the room, and why that hurts everyone ✔️How small business owners can use decision profiles to hire and collaborate better ✔️ Why “messy action” people need process-driven people, and vice versa ✔️ How to stop seeing “difficult people” as the problem and start understanding how they make decisions ✔️ Why better decision-making starts with asking: who’s missing? Key Takeaways ➡️ Better decisions are designed, not guessed ➡️ Cognitive diversity is not a nice bonus. It is a business advantage. ➡️ Disagreement is not the enemy ➡️ Your team may be stuck because the wrong voices are missing ➡️ Self-awareness makes you a better leader Why It Matters If you are building a business, leading a team, hiring support, pitching a collaboration, or trying to make your next big move, decision-making matters. Not just the decision itself. The room around the decision. Because the cost of staying stuck is not just wasted time. It is missed opportunities. It is repeating the same leadership patterns. It is building a business that depends on you carrying everything alone. Your future self does not need you to become the smartest person in every room. She needs you to build better rooms. Rooms with the right people. The right questions. The right perspectives. The right process. That is how you create more ease, more clarity, and more aligned growth without making yourself the bottleneck. This Episode Is For You If… 👉 You are tired of being the only one making every decision 👉You lead a small team and want to hire smarter 👉 You struggle with “difficult people” and want a better way to understand them 👉 You know your business needs structure, but too much process makes your soul leave your body 👉 You want to make better business decisions without overthinking everything 👉 You are pitching, collaborating, or trying to get buy-in from people who think differently than you 👉 You want to understand your leadership blind spots 👉 You are ready to stop carrying the whole room on your back Listen to the full episode to learn how cognitive diversity can help you make better business decisions, build stronger teams, and stop letting hidden bias run the show. Meet Kylee Kylee Ingram is the co-founder and CEO of Wizer Technologies, a platform focused on improving how decisions are made inside organisations. Her work draws on research in cognitive diversity, behavioural science, and wise crowd theory to help leaders design stronger decision environments and reduce blind spots. Before founding Wizer, Kylee worked in interactive media and storytelling, creating digital experiences recognised at international festivals including SXSW and Cannes. Connect With Kylee Free Resource /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/41303395

How I Sold Out My Retreat After Almost Canceling It 05/12/2026

How I Sold Out My Retreat After Almost Canceling It Three months before my retreat, I had zero people signed up. Zero. As in, “Should I cancel this whole thing and pretend I never mentioned it?” zero. And if you’ve ever launched something, promoted something, or put an offer into the world and heard crickets, you know exactly what that can bring up. The scarcity spiral. The overthinking. The very dramatic mental montage of, “Maybe I should just burn it all down and become a florist.” But this retreat ended up selling out in the most beautiful way. And not only did it sell out, it became one of the most powerful, expansive, deeply transformational retreats I’ve ever held. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what actually happened, what I had to move through, and the lessons this retreat taught me about trust, receiving, leadership, feminine business, and holding the energy for the thing before the evidence shows up. Episode Summary In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of selling out my retreat after almost canceling it. We’ll talk about what it means to hold the energy for your vision, how scarcity can show up in business, and why your next level of growth often asks you to release control and receive support. I’m also sharing the deeper lessons that came through around hosting retreats, feminine leadership, embodied business, receiving support, sisterhood, vulnerability, and creating overflow in every area of your life. If you’ve ever wondered how to trust your business when the sales feel slow, how to hold a transformational space, or how to expand into your next level without forcing it, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale and a loving nudge. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✅ Why setting a clear deadline helped me stop spiraling ✅ Why holding the energy matters before the evidence appears ✅ What I learned about co-creating transformational spaces ✅ The power of sisterhood, vulnerability, and being fully seen ✅ Why receiving support felt stretchy and deeply necessary ✅ How this retreat clarified the next evolution of my work ✅ The story behind my new mentorship: Overflow “When you set the intention and you hold the energy, freaking hold the energy.” Renae Fieck Key Takeaways 1. Sometimes the thing you want to cancel is the thing stretching you into your next level 2. Holding the energy does not mean sitting around and hoping 3. The right people complete the container 4. Transformation is co-created 5. Receiving support is leadership work Why It Matters If you are building a business, launching an offer, holding a vision, or stepping into a bigger version of yourself, you are going to meet the edge. The edge where your nervous system wants certainty. The edge where your old identity wants proof. The edge where your mind says, “Maybe this is not working.” And this is where so many women pull back too soon. They cancel the retreat. They stop talking about the offer. They change the whole business model. They convince themselves the vision was wrong when really, they were just in the messy middle. This episode is your reminder that your future self is not built by controlling everything harder. She is built through trust. Through aligned action. Through receiving support. Through holding the energy of what you know is possible before the world catches up. And maybe, just maybe, through letting someone else be in the kitchen while you go actually lead the room. A revolutionary concept. Apparently. This Episode Is For You If… ➡️ You’ve ever launched something and immediately wanted to panic ➡️ You’ve almost canceled an offer, retreat, or event because sales felt slow ➡️ You want to host retreats or transformational in-person experiences ➡️ You’re learning how to trust your business vision more deeply ➡️ You struggle to receive support without micromanaging everything ➡️ You crave sisterhood, depth, intimacy, and real connection ➡️ You know your next level requires more overflow, not more hustle ➡️ You’re ready to create more money, time, vitality, pleasure, and ease If this episode spoke to something in you, especially the part of you that is ready to stop just “balancing it all” and start living from overflow, I want to invite you into the next evolution of my work. Overflow is my intimate mentorship for women who are ready to create more money, more time, more spaciousness, more ease, more vitality, more sensuality, and more overflow in every area of life. This is a small, deeply held container with Voxer support, quarterly planning, access to Your Cycle Advantage and The Flow Collective, and two in-person retreats, including our next retreat in Sedona focused on embodied wealth. There are only five spots available. If your body is already whispering, “this is for me,” trust that. Apply here: And if this episode has you thinking about the bigger shifts your business is asking of you, listen to this related episode: . It’s the perfect next listen if you’re ready to stop building from old patterns and start leading from the woman you’re becoming. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/41258450

2 Non-Negotiables to Grow Your Business 05/05/2026

2 Non-Negotiables to Grow Your Business You don’t have a time problem. You have a focus problem. And I say that with so much love… because I’ve been there too. Trying to do everything in your business, posting, tweaking, redesigning, overthinking while secretly wondering why it’s not growing the way you thought it would. Especially when you’re juggling life, work, kids… and building your business in the in-between moments. This episode is your reset. Because if you only did two things consistently in your business… everything would change. Episode Summary In this episode, we’re breaking down the two core business strategies that actually drive growth. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re doing “all the things” with little return, this is your permission slip to simplify. We dive into how to grow your business with limited time, why most entrepreneurs avoid selling, and how focusing on the right activities can increase revenue and impact. If you want a simpler, more aligned business strategy, this conversation will shift everything. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔️ Why “being busy” is not the same as growing your business ✔️ The real reason your offers aren’t converting (it’s not your branding) ✔️ How to sell without feeling pushy or spammy ✔️ The truth about social media and whether it’s actually working for you ✔️ Why jumping from offer to offer is keeping you stuck ✔️ The “polishing” method that turns average offers into client magnets ✔️ How to make it ridiculously easy for people to buy from you Key Takeaways ➡️ Growth doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing the right things. ➡️ Selling is not selfish. It’s how you create impact and sustainability. ➡️ Serving your clients deeply creates long-term referrals and trust ➡️ You don’t need more platforms (you need more clarity) ➡️ Consistency in your core offers beats constant reinvention Why It Matters You might be pouring energy into things that look productive… but aren’t actually moving your business forward. And that’s the quiet burnout no one talks about. The kind where you’re doing your best, showing up, trying hard and still feeling like it’s not working. But what if your next level didn’t require more effort? What if it required less… but better? When you focus on selling and serving, you stop spinning your wheels and start creating real momentum. “Make it so damn easy for people to buy from you, and then serve the heck out of your people.” Renae Fieck This Episode Is For You If… ✅ You feel busy in your business but not profitable ✅ You keep tweaking things instead of actually selling ✅ You’re scared of coming off “too salesy” ✅ You’ve created offers but struggle to fill them ✅ You’re juggling life and business and need a simpler strategy ✅ You’re ready to grow but without burnout Ready to go deeper? Listen to this related episode: to uncover the mindset shifts that support sustainable business growth and aligned income. If this episode hit you (and I know it did), don’t just nod along and go back to old habits. Take a look at your calendar this week. Ask yourself honestly: 👉 “Is this helping me sell or serve?” And if it’s not… it might be time to let it go. If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who’s been stuck in busy mode and let’s start building businesses that actually support our lives 🤍 Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business container for women who are ready to stop building their business around pressure and start building it around flow. It walks you through integrating your energy, your cycle, and your capacity into the actual structure of how you work, with a 90-day personalized roadmap, core modules on cycle awareness and task management, and weekly group calls for feminine leadership and business acceleration. You’ll walk away with your roadmap to a business and life built around your cycle, your capacity, and the rhythm that feels so freaking good and allows you to hit your biggest goals! Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/41093915

The Belief That Will Help You Attract More Wealth 04/28/2026

The Belief That Will Help You Attract More Wealth I want you to have an insane amount of money in your pocket. And I really do mean that. And I know that might feel like a weird thing to lead with. But the more I do this work, the more I see it… women are capping their own wealth before they ever give themselves a chance to create it. Not because they're not smart enough, not because they're not working hard enough, but because of one sneaky little habit that most of us don't even realize we're doing. This episode is that aha and I think it's going to change how you think about money, time, clients, and every area of your life where you've been quietly telling the universe exactly how small to make your future. What You'll Hear in This Episode: ➡️ The sneaky reason I never set a budget (and why it's actually a money mindset superpower) ➡️ Why telling someone your budget is secretly capping what's possible for you ➡️ How reverse engineering your desires instead of your bank account changes everything ➡️ The playground of possibility concept and why women who play there create more wealth Related podcast episode: Key Takeaways: ✅ Your budget is a ceiling in disguise. ✅ Playing in the playground of possibility is not delusional. It's a strategy. ✅ Your current reality is not your only reality. ✅ Manifestation plus action is the real formula. “You have to get so delusional about what it is you want and believe that it's so possible for you. It's already here for you.” Renae Fieck Why This Episode Matters I've spent years helping women feel more ease, more flow, more rhythm in their lives and businesses. And this year, I am fully on a mission to help the women in my world actually crush their financial goals too. Because when women have wealth? We do good things with it. We create impact. Women with wealth are women with influence, and the world needs more of that right now. But none of that happens if we keep quietly capping our potential before we even get started. That's what this episode is really about. If you want to start understanding how your body's natural rhythm plays into how you create, receive, and attract more in your life, grab my . It's the foundation for everything I teach and it will shift how you see yourself as a creator. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You've ever said "I can't afford that" before even finding out what it costs ✔️ You set budgets that keep you stuck in the same financial reality year after year ✔️ You're curious about manifestation but want it paired with real business strategy ✔️ You feel like time is always working against you instead of for you ✔️ You want to raise your wealth but aren't sure where the mindset piece starts ✔️ You're craving high-level support to actually make your financial goals happen this year So the next time you catch yourself saying “I can’t afford that”… Pause. And ask yourself: “If I believed this was already mine… what would I do next?” Then go do that. And if you’re noticing resistance coming up… especially around wanting more money in the first place… That’s your next layer. 👉 Go queue up Because desire is where this whole thing actually starts. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business container for women who are ready to stop building their business around pressure and start building it around flow. It walks you through integrating your energy, your cycle, and your capacity into the actual structure of how you work, with a 90-day personalized roadmap, core modules on cycle awareness and task management, and weekly group calls for feminine leadership and business acceleration. You’ll walk away with your roadmap to a business and life built around your cycle, your capacity, and the rhythm that feels so freaking good and allows you to hit your biggest goals! Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40969385

This One Shift Will Change the Trajectory of Your Business 04/21/2026

This One Shift Will Change the Trajectory of Your Business If you've ever caught yourself spiraling in that luteal phase, questioning everything you're building, wondering if you're actually cut out for this, this one's for you. I just got off a hot yoga class, dripping with sweat, sitting in my car, and I could not stop talking. Because something came up inside our Your Cycle Advantage call today that I needed to bring here and expand on. A small idea that turned into a full-on passionate rampage (my favorite kind). This isn't about fixing your limiting beliefs. It's not about doing more healing work before you're "ready." This is about making your vision, your identity, and your remembering of who you truly are so big, so bold, and so alive inside your body that self-doubt literally has nowhere left to stand. What You'll Hear in This Episode: ✅ Why self-doubt isn't something to fix and the mindset shift that actually moves the needle ✅ The surprising reason online business owners quit too soon (and what brick-and-mortar owners know that we don't) ✅ How becoming a master at your craft is the most underrated strategy for becoming unignorable in your space ✅ How human design gave me full-body permission to show up exactly as I am ✅ What your luteal phase is actually trying to remind you of ✅ The cycle-based approach to identity work that helped me stop shrinking and start owning my space Key Takeaways: 👉 Your identity is the antidote. 👉 Stop pivoting. Start mastering. 👉 Certainty over clarity. 👉 You are not a project to fix. 👉 Repetition builds belief. Why This Episode Matters You've probably been told the reason things aren't clicking is because you have more mindset work to do. More healing. More blocks to clear. More versions of yourself to become before you're ready. I used to believe that too. I spent years taking coach after coach's advice, wondering why things weren't growing the way I wanted. And a big part of it was that I was working in opposition with what I deep down knew I needed, I just didn't have the words for it yet. It wasn't until I had my human design blueprint read that everything clicked. I saw in black and white that I am meant to help women break the rules. To help women love their bodies and create rhythm inside them. That reading gave me the deepest permission I had ever felt to just be who I already was. The woman who builds the life and business she actually wants isn't the one who's finally "fixed." She's the one who decided with full certainty and full devotion that she already is who she needs to be, and then got to work becoming undeniably good at what she does. That woman is you. This episode is for her. If you want to go deeper into living in alignment with your cycle and your natural rhythm, grab my free book it's the perfect starting point for understanding how to stop working against yourself and start flowing with the seasons of your body. “When our identity of who we are and the vision of where we're going is so big and so strong, it essentially squashes out all the doubt. There's just no room for self doubt left there anymore." Renae Fieck This Episode Is For You If… ➡️ You keep circling back to the same self-doubts especially in your luteal phase ➡️ You've pivoted your business or offer more times than you can count ➡️ You feel like you're waiting to feel "ready" or "clear" before fully committing ➡️ You want to build something that feels aligned, not exhausting ➡️ You're curious about how human design and cycle syncing can work together to unlock your fullest expression Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business container for women who are ready to stop building their business around pressure and start building it around flow. It walks you through integrating your energy, your cycle, and your capacity into the actual structure of how you work, with a 90-day personalized roadmap, core modules on cycle awareness and task management, and weekly group calls for feminine leadership and business acceleration. You’ll walk away with your roadmap to a business and life built around your cycle, your capacity, and the rhythm that feels so freaking good and allows you to hit your biggest goals! Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40916280

Why I Stopped Cycle Syncing (And What I Do Instead) 04/15/2026

Why I Stopped Cycle Syncing (And What I Do Instead) Okay… this may seem kind of crazy coming from the cycle syncing coach but….I’ve stopped cycle syncing.. And before you spiral for a second.. no, I didn’t throw everything out the window. But I did stop using my cycle like it’s some rigid rulebook that I have to schedule everything against.. Don’t get me wrong, using your cycle to discover when you are the most aligned to get stuff done is magical (and makes a world of difference). But stopping there is where most women miss out and feel stuck when life happens or when things don’t match up with your cycle. Because your cycle isn’t meant to control you. It’s meant to guide you back to you. What We Get Into This Episode ➡️ Why cycle syncing can start to feel restrictive (even when it helped you at first) ➡️ The subtle shift from awareness → dependency ➡️ How I realized I was controlling my cycle instead of listening to my body ➡️ What “flow” actually looks like in real life (not just in theory) ➡️ The difference between honoring your energy vs. forcing alignment ➡️ Why rigid systems no matter how “feminine” can still disconnect you ➡️ The real goal behind cycle syncing (that most women miss) Key Takeaways ✅ Cycle syncing is a tool, not a rulebook ✅ Awareness without self-trust still creates pressure ✅ Your body doesn’t need perfect structure ✅ True alignment happens when you adjust in real time ✅ Flow comes from listening, not controlling ✅ You don’t need to “get it right” to be in rhythm ✅ The deeper work is learning to trust yourself, not your schedule “There's so much magic when a woman really taps into this innate sense of connection, like going back to the sense of self-trust.” Renae Fieck This Episode Is For You If.. 👉 You’ve been cycle syncing… but something still feels off 👉 You feel like you’re “doing it right” but not getting the results you expected 👉 You’re tired of trying to follow systems perfectly 👉 You want more ease, flexibility, and flow in your business or life 👉 You notice yourself second-guessing your energy or decisions 👉 You’re ready to move from structure → self-trust Why This Matters So many women don’t need another system. They need to reconnect with themselves. Cycle syncing was never meant to box you in.. it was meant to wake you up to your body, your rhythm, and your power. But if you stop at structure, you miss the real transformation. This shift from following your cycle to trusting yourself is what creates: ✔️ consistency without force ✔️ alignment without pressure ✔️ and results that actually feel sustainable This is where your power lives. 🎧 Listen to the full episode This one is going to land differently. I can feel it. And I’d love to hear what shifts for you when it does. If something in this episode hit deeper than just “that was interesting”… pay attention to that. Because this is the work we go all the way into inside Not surface-level strategy. Not another system. But the kind of nervous system and embodiment shifts that completely change how you show up, lead, and receive. If you’re ready for that level of transformation… come join us. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business container for women who are ready to stop building their business around pressure and start building it around flow. It walks you through integrating your energy, your cycle, and your capacity into the actual structure of how you work, with a 90-day personalized roadmap, core modules on cycle awareness and task management, and weekly group calls for feminine leadership and business acceleration. You’ll walk away with your roadmap to a business and life built around your cycle, your capacity, and the rhythm that feels so freaking good and allows you to hit your biggest goals! Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40887295

What's Actually Blocking Your Next Level (It's Not What You Think) 04/07/2026

What's Actually Blocking Your Next Level (It's Not What You Think) Recording this one from my car. After dance class, with a dead microphone and ya know, life is life-ing right now. It’s been a beautiful, wild, a little chaotic season and it’s teaching me so many things in the midst of the mess. This episode is about what happens when everything starts feeling like too much and your brain starts whispering that the solution is to burn it all down and start over. Again. (I get it. I actually asked my husband to hold me accountable to the next time my mind started going down the “should I try this instead” rabbit holes. And he so politely called me out this last weekend cause I was doing it again). The spiral doesn't always happen. But when it does, chances are it’s always happening at the same time of the month. Thanks luteal phase. That phase has a way of pulling everything to the surface. The self-doubt. The "is my offer even good?" doubts. The inner critic who's suddenly got a full TED Talk prepared on why your business, your message, and possibly your entire existence need a complete overhaul. Right now. Urgently. Menstrual cycle awareness gets talked about a lot. What doesn't get talked about nearly enough is how your nervous system patterns are quietly amplifying every single one of those thoughts. What if it's not your offer? Your consistency? Your strategy? What if you've been solving the wrong problem this whole time? This episode goes into the cycle-driven thought patterns that keep women looping through the same story in business, in relationships, in their own growth and what's actually running underneath them. If you've ever restructured your entire business mid-luteal and wondered why nothing shifted… this one's going to resonate with you. Episode Summary In this episode, I’m unpacking the nervous system patterns that keep women repeating the same cycles in business and life, especially during the luteal phase. We’re talking about fight, flight, freeze, default behaviors, feminine rhythm, and why your brain will always choose the most familiar path unless you consciously create a new one. If you keep burning things down, pulling away, freezing up, or starting over every month, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on and how to shift it. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔️ The decision you keep making in your business that has nothing to do with strategy ✔️ Why burning it down feels like progress but is actually keeping you exactly where you are ✔️ There's a difference between refinement and a spiral. Here's how to tell which one you're in ✔️ The moment fight, flight, or freeze took the wheel in your business and why you didn't even notice ✔️ Why motivation was never going to save you (and what actually will) ✔️ What it looks like when you stop repeating the pattern and start writing a new one Key Takeaways 👉 Your unconscious default mode is shaping more than you think. 👉The does not create the problem. It reveals it. 👉 Repetition wires the brain. 👉 Awareness is the beginning of change. 👉 You do not need a totally new business or offer.. You just need a new rhythm. Why It Matters Too many brilliant women are blaming their lack of progress on discipline… when the real issue is a patterning. A pattern of: 👉 fighting harder 👉 shutting down 👉 disappearing 👉 doubting themselves 👉 starting over 👉 never letting momentum build And love, that gets exhausting. This matters because your nervous system will cap the results you get if it does not feel safe in the expansion you say you want. This episode is your invitation to stop asking, “Why do I keep doing this?” And start asking, “What pattern is running right now?” If this conversation resonates, you’ll also love the deeper embodiment and nervous system work we do at . This is exactly the kind of inner shift that changes everything outside of you too. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You keep reworking your offers instead of actually moving them forward ✔️You notice the same spiral hits every luteal phase ✔️ You tend to burn everything down when you feel uncertain ✔️ You disappear from your business when things feel too hard ✔️ You freeze, overthink, or stop showing up when fear kicks in ✔️ You are done repeating the same cycle and ready to create a new rhythm “When we can tap into that rhythm and we can tap into aligning with that rhythm, things get so much easier and things move so much faster.” Renae Fieck Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business container for women who are ready to stop building their business around pressure and start building it around flow. It walks you through integrating your energy, your cycle, and your capacity into the actual structure of how you work, with a 90-day personalized roadmap, core modules on cycle awareness and task management, and weekly group calls for feminine leadership and business acceleration. You’ll walk away with your roadmap to a business and life built around your cycle, your capacity, and the rhythm that feels so freaking good and allows you to hit your biggest goals! Apply for Your Cycle Advantage: For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Grab Your Free Cycle Sync Your Business Book: Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40744865

Burnout, Menopause, and the Lie About Women in Midlife with Dr. Melanie Gray 03/31/2026

Burnout, Menopause, and the Lie About Women in Midlife with Dr. Melanie Gray What if burnout isn’t just about doing too much? What if it’s also about how long you’ve been trying to prove your worth? In this conversation with Dr. Melanie Gray, we go way beyond the surface of burnout and menopause. We talk about the deeper pressure so many women carry to keep performing, keep producing, keep holding it all together, and how that pressure follows them straight into midlife. We also unpack the truth that too many women were never taught: menopause is not the end of your power, your relevance, or your impact. If anything, it can be the moment you finally stop letting the world define who you are. Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Melanie Gray and I talk about burnout in women, menopause symptoms, confidence, self-worth, and the deeper identity shifts many women face in midlife. We unpack why women often tie their value to productivity, titles, and external validation, and how that fuels burnout long before menopause begins. This conversation is a reminder that your body is changing, yes.. but that does not mean your life is shrinking. It may actually be the beginning of your most powerful chapter. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why so many women are quietly tying their worth to their work, titles, and how much they do The identity trap that keeps women proving, pushing, and burning out What menopause can reveal about the way you’ve been living all along Why midlife is not the end The signs and symptoms more women should know before menopause arrives Why women need better conversations around menopause instead of silence, shame, or guessing The real reason so many women feel like they’re “losing themselves” in this season Key Takeaways ✅ Burnout is not always about workload. ✅ Menopause is not your ending. ✅ Women need better preparation for menopause ✅ There’s no age that diminishes your choices. Why It Matters Because too many women are hitting midlife thinking the problem is their body… when really, the problem might be the pressure they’ve been carrying for years. The pressure to keep going. To keep proving. To keep doing it all. To keep acting like nothing has changed. This episode matters because it offers a different lens. One where menopause is not a failure. But a wake-up call. A chance to stop living by old rules that never really served you in the first place. And honestly? More women need that conversation. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You feel like your worth has been tied to how much you can do ✔️ You’re noticing shifts in your body and wondering what’s happening ✔️ You’ve been trying to “power through” symptoms that don’t feel sustainable ✔️ You want to understand menopause before it blindsides you ✔️ You’re tired of feeling like burnout is just part of being a woman ✔️ You’re craving a new definition of confidence and success for this season “Make the most of where you are and celebrate who you are and where you are.” Dr. Melanie Gray If this episode gave language to something you’ve been feeling, send it to a woman who needs to hear it too. And if you’re ready to stop building your life around burnout and start working with your body instead of against it, this is exactly the work I care about most. Listen to the full episode, save it for later, and share it with someone who needs the reminder: You are not your title. You are not behind. And your best years are not over. Meet Melanie Dr. Melanie Gray is a registered nurse, entrepreneur, and confidence strategist who helps high-achieving women—especially those in healthcare and leadership—rebuild their energy, reclaim their voice, and lead from wholeness instead of burnout. A PhD-prepared nurse with more than two decades in acute care leadership and higher education, she is a nationally recognized expert in trauma-informed care, psychological safety, and wellness-centered leadership. Through Melanie Gray Solutions, she partners with organizations to create cultures of trust, emotional safety, and sustainable performance. Her signature STOP-IT™ Framework and “Regulate First, Lead Second™” approach translate complex neuroscience and trauma research into practical strategies leaders can use in real time with themselves and their teams. Dr. Gray is also a sought-after speaker, author, and coach. She designs evidence-informed keynotes, trainings, and online programs that help women confront fear, navigate life transitions, and align their health, work, and purpose. Rooted in Midwestern values and informed by her own journey through career pivots, caregiving, and reinvention, she brings a grounded, hopeful perspective to change and resilience. A woman of faith since 1981, Dr. Gray’s work is shaped by a deep conviction that every person deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported as they grow. Whether she is working with a C-suite team, a room of nurses, or a circle of women in transition, her mission is the same: to empower people to lead well and live whole. Connect with Melanie Want the deeper reset? Come to in San Diego, April 20–24, 2026. It’s strategy, nervous system restoration and real sisterhood. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. : Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40605975

5 Surprising Ways Your Cycle Can Change How You Run Your Business 03/24/2026

5 Surprising Ways Your Cycle Can Change How You Run Your Business For so long, I believed the problem was me. Why could I feel so clear, creative, and confident one week… and then feel exhausted, foggy, and questioning everything the next? But when I began understanding how my menstrual cycle influences creativity, productivity, visibility, and leadership, it completely shifted the way I approach my work and my life. Cycle syncing didn’t just change my schedule. It changed how I trust my body, make decisions in my business, and show up as a leader. If you’ve ever wondered why some weeks you feel unstoppable and other weeks you feel like everything takes twice as much effort, this conversation might give you the clarity you didn’t even know you were missing. Episode Summary In this episode, I share the five surprising lessons cycle syncing taught me about running a business and managing energy as a woman. We will also explore how menstrual cycle phases impact creativity, productivity, visibility, and leadership. Related podcast episode: What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔️ Why some of your best business ideas might appear during your menstrual phase (and why most women miss them) ✔️ The surprising clarity that can show up when you stop forcing productivity and actually slow down ✔️ Why traditional productivity systems often leave women feeling inconsistent, exhausted, or like they’re doing something wrong ✔️ The hidden ways patriarchal business structures shape how women think they “should” work ✔️ How learning about cycle syncing helped me release shame and show up more authentically in my business ✔️ Why aligning your business with your natural rhythms can transform the way you create, lead, and make decisions Key Takeaways ➡️ Your cycle can be a powerful strategic tool Instead of seeing hormonal shifts as a problem, they can guide when to create, plan, and execute. ➡️ The menstrual phase can bring clarity Many women experience deep intuition and creative insight (and your highest revenue ideas) during this phase. ➡️ Productivity isn’t meant to look the same every day Women operate on a monthly rhythm, not a 24-hour cycle like men. ➡️ Shame around our bodies keeps women disconnected from their power When women understand their cycle, they often feel more confident and authentic. ➡️ Listening to your body creates sustainable leadership Your body isn’t working against you, it’s offering signals that can improve how you live and work. “When we create this rhythm [and] when we can create this predictability, that actually is a big part of what creates the freedom that we desire.” Renae Fieck This Episode Is For You If… ✅ You feel inconsistent with your productivity ✅ Some weeks you feel unstoppable and other weeks exhausted ✅ You’re curious about cycle syncing for business ✅ You want to build success without burnout ✅ You want to understand how hormones influence leadership Want the deeper reset? Come to in San Diego, April 20–24, 2026. It’s strategy, nervous system restoration and real sisterhood. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. : Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40595640

Why Diets Backfire: What Women Need to Know About Food, Fear, and the Nervous System with Sherry Shaban 03/18/2026

Why Diets Backfire: What Women Need to Know About Food, Fear, and the Nervous System with Sherry Shaban If you’ve ever thought… “Why can’t I just be normal around food?” You’re not alone. So many women who are smart, disciplined, and deeply self-aware still find themselves stuck in cycles of guilt, restriction, cravings, and starting over. And the frustrating part? Most of the advice we’re given tells us to fix it with more control. More discipline. More rules. More tracking. But what if the problem was never a lack of willpower? In this conversation with Sherry Shaban, we unpack the deeper reasons food can feel so loaded for women and why patterns that look like self-sabotage may actually be your nervous system trying to protect you. This episode goes far beyond food. We talk about shame, safety, body image, parenting daughters, and what it actually takes to heal your relationship with food in a way that lasts. Episode Summary In this episode, Sherry Shaban and I talk about food freedom, body image, and the surprising role the nervous system plays in cravings, binge eating, and feeling out of control around food. We explore how shame and fear shape eating behaviors, why dieting often backfires, and how healing your relationship with food starts with safety, not stricter rules. If you’ve ever felt stuck in all-or-nothing eating patterns or want to raise daughters with a healthier relationship to their bodies, this conversation is for you. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔️ Why the women who “know better” often struggle the most with food ✔️ The moment healthy eating quietly turns into obsession, shame, and loss of control ✔️ Why the fear of eating certain foods can do more damage than the food itself ✔️ The nervous system pattern that keeps women stuck in guilt, cravings, and binge-restrict cycles ✔️ What your food struggles may actually be protecting you from ✔️ What it really looks like to model body trust and food safety for your daughters ✔️ The subtle ways diet culture sneaks into homes that are trying to do everything “right” ✔️ Why healing your relationship with food starts with safety, not stricter rules Listen to this related podcast episode: Key Takeaways ➡️ Self-sabotage is often self-protection. The patterns you judge most harshly may actually be protective mechanisms built by a very intelligent nervous system. ➡️Food fear changes your biology. When food is loaded with guilt, fear, shame, or pressure, your body can read that as danger. That changes digestion, stress response, sleep, cravings, and fat storage. ➡️There is no one “right” way to eat. There is no universal formula that makes you good, healed, disciplined, or worthy. There is only learning what works for your body and your life. ➡️Kids learn more from what we model than what we say. This conversation is a huge reminder that our daughters are watching how we stand in front of the mirror, how we speak about food, and how safe we make hard conversations. ➡️Curiosity heals faster than blame. Blame shuts the door. Curiosity opens it. Whether it’s food, body image, or any repeated behavior, healing starts when we stop shaming the pattern and start understanding it. Why It Matters Because so many women are still trying to solve a nervous system problem with a food rule. More tracking. More cutting things out. More guilt. More “starting over Monday.” This episode matters because it invites you out of the cycle of shame and into a different question entirely: What if your behavior isn’t proof that you’re failing… but evidence that your body has been trying to protect you? That shift changes everything. Not just how you eat. But how you parent. How you move. How you speak to yourself. How you heal. This Episode Is For You If… ✅ You feel like food takes up way too much space in your head ✅ You swing between being “good” and then feeling out of control ✅ You’ve tried all the plans and still don’t feel at peace around food ✅ You want to raise kids without passing down body shame ✅ You’re realizing your relationship with food might be rooted in stress, fear, or old beliefs ✅ You’re tired of blaming yourself for behaviors you don’t fully understand yet Meet Sherry Sherry Shaban is a certified athletic therapist, osteopath, and transformation coach who helps people break free from self-sabotaging patterns and make peace with food without restriction, guilt, or burnout. With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness field, Sherry guides her clients through nervous-system-based transformations that reset the body’s stress response, regulate cravings, and create lasting weightloss from the inside out. She's the founder of the Make Peace with Food Podcast, host of the Transformation in Paradise retreat, and creator of the Make Peace with Food Method, a neuroscience-driven framework that helps people rewire their habits by shifting from protection mode to safety mode. Her compassionate, science-backed approach bridges the gap between mindset, metabolism, and emotional healing, empowering people to live fully in their healthiest, happiest bodies. Connect With Sherry If this episode opened something up for you, go connect with Sherry and let her know what landed. ⁠ Free Resource Want the deeper reset? Come to in San Diego, April 20–24, 2026. It’s strategy, nervous system restoration and real sisterhood. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. : Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40529145

Why So Many Women Are Burnt Out Before 40 with Kate Gregory 03/10/2026

Why So Many Women Are Burnt Out Before 40 with Kate Gregory If you’ve been told “that’s normal” one too many times, I need you to hear this: Feeling exhausted every day should not be your normal. Far too many women are being gaslit into believe that their symptoms are because you’re “just getting older”or it’s just the season of life you’re in. But it’s not. In this episode, I sit down with Kate Gregory, a women’s holistic hormone practitioner, to talk about the very real overlap between burnout symptoms and what gets labeled as early perimenopause. Episode Summary In this episode, Kate Gregory and I unpack why so many women in their 30s and 40s are dealing with hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, irregular cycles, and that classic 3PM crash. We talk about how burnout can mimic perimenopause symptoms, why many doctors miss root causes, and how your body may be protecting you.u. If you’re waking up exhausted, feeling older than you are, or stuck in urgency mode 24/7, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to do next. Quick note: This episode is education, not medical advice. If you have concerning symptoms, work with a qualified clinician. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔️ Why “early perimenopause” might be the most overused explanation for women’s exhaustion right now ✔️ The subtle signs your symptoms might actually be burnout (not hormones) or perimenopause ✔️ The nervous system loop that keeps high-achieving women permanently tired ✔️ Why when your doctor says “your labs are normal” they might actually be wrong ✔️ The biggest mistake women are making in trying to recharge that’s actually depleting them even more ✔️ The surprising reset that happens when you finally step out of your day to day Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Burnout can look like hormone chaos. Long cycles. Short luteal phase. PMS. Fatigue. Brain fog. Mood swings. Kate explains how stress and burnout can create symptoms that get misread as perimenopause. 2️⃣ Your body is not failing you. It’s messaging you. Kate shares how the body can slow you down on purpose when you refuse to slow down yourself. . 3️⃣ “Rest” that’s actually numbing is not restoring you. A big moment in this episode: the difference between collapsing on the couch with your phone vs doing something truly nourishing (walk, music, creativity, actual connection). 4️⃣ The urgency pattern is a hormone pattern. If you can’t sit still without feeling guilty, that’s not a personality quirk. That’s a nervous system state. And it impacts everything. Why It Matters If you’re building a life that looks successful but feels like survival, your body will eventually say, “Nope.” And it might show up as: ➡️ waking up exhausted ➡️irregular cycles ➡️PMS that feels like a personality shift ➡️a crash at 3PM that takes you out daily ➡️a sense that your motivation is gone If you want support building a business that honors your cycle and energy, you’ll love on cycle syncing for entrepreneurs. And if you’re craving a full-body reset, my is designed for exactly this kind of recalibration. This Episode Is For You If… 👉 You wake up tired and stay tired not matter how much sleep you get or coffee you drink 👉 You’ve been told “everything is normal” while feeling anything but and the only solution your doctors have to offer is “going on birth control” 👉 Your periods got weird after years of being predictable 👉 You feel like your body changed overnight and no one can explain it 👉 You’re stuck in urgency mode and you don’t even know how to turn it off 👉 You keep thinking rest is something you earn after you finish the list “Honor what’s real for you, but also expand what’s possible.” Kate Gregory, Women’s Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner Meet Kate Kate Gregory is a Women’s Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner who helps women in their 30s naturally balance their hormones, boost energy, and improve periods without birth control or burnout. Through functional labs, nutrition, and deep lifestyle work, she supports clients in healing root causes like mineral depletion, chronic stress, and poor detoxification. Whether you’re trying to feel like yourself again or trying to get pregnant, Kate’s approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and deeply empowering. She lives in Texas with her husband and 3 beautiful kids. Connect with Kate Grab Kate’s free training: Want the deeper reset? Come to in San Diego, April 20–24, 2026. It’s strategy, nervous system restoration and real sisterhood. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. : Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40381170

Why Chasing 10K Months Will Never Fill You Up with Cailen Ascher 03/03/2026

Why Chasing 10K Months Will Never Fill You Up with Cailen Ascher If you’ve ever hit a “goal” and thought… Wait. That’s it? Welcome to the part of entrepreneurship nobody puts in the launch graphics. You can build the business. You can hit the number. You can get the praise from mentors, clients, and strangers on Instagram. And still feel weirdly empty, edgy, or like your body is quietly filing a complaint with HR. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Cailen Ascher to talk about what happens when you stop chasing other people’s version of success and start building a business that actually supports your life (not just your highlight reel). Episode Summary In this conversation, we unpack what it means to redefine success beyond hustle culture and build a sustainable coaching business rooted in integrity, alignment, and longevity. Cailen shares how shifting your definition of success changes everything: your energy, your marketing, your leadership, and your day-to-day life. If you’ve been craving a more aligned business (one that feels steady, not stressful), this episode will help you come back to what matters and make power moves from a place of truth. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ➡️ The shocking reason hitting your goals can actually feel worse than failing ➡️ Why your mentors advice doesn’t always work for you ➡️ The biggest reason most entrepreneurs never actually hit their goals (and what to do instead so that you do) ➡️ The hidden reason your nervous system doesn’t care about revenue (and how to fix it) ➡️ The simplest hack to stop letting business highs and lows steal your mood ➡️ The one morning practice that instantly gets your power back ➡️ How to tell if your strategy is set up for success or going to drain your energy ➡️The counterintuitive way your body signals when your business is out of alignment Key Takeaways 👉 Success isn’t a number. It’s a felt experience. Cailen talks about how her definition of success shifted from “more money, more stuff” to feeling supported, steady, secure, and like her work matters. 👉 If the journey feels like stress, the destination won’t feel like peace. You don’t magically become regulated at 500K if you’re anxious at 50K. You just get more expensive problems (with cuter fonts). 👉 Your movement is the anchor. Strategy is the tool. When your mission leads, the marketing gets cleaner. Your message gets stronger. And you stop copy-pasting someone else’s reel formula and calling it “alignment.” 👉Your vibe is a business asset. Not everyone is meant to teach like a bubbly golden retriever in a blazer. Some of us are more “soft power” or “dark feminine truth-teller” and that’s not a flaw. That’s your magnetism. 👉 Your power amplifies in community. Competition is a distraction. (And yes, that’s going to ruffle the feathers of anyone profiting off your insecurity.) Why It Matters If you’re building a business while secretly believing you’ll finally feel safe once you hit the next level, this episode is your gentle (but slightly disruptive) wake-up call. Because if you keep chasing success that costs your body, your joy, and your relationships… you won’t just “burn out.” You’ll build a life you need a vacation from. This conversation will help you come back to the version of success that actually supports that. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You’re tired of hustle culture but still low-key addicted to achieving the next big goal ✔️ You’ve hit goals and felt… nothing (or worse, felt the pressure to hit the next one) ✔️ You keep comparing yourself to mentors and wondering why their strategy doesn’t work for you ✔️ You’re craving more community, collaboration, and real connection (not just “networking”) ✔️ Your body is asking for a new way (and she’s not being subtle about it) If you want another practical pathway into aligned strategy, is also worth bookmarking. Meet Cailen Cailen Ascher is a visionary business coach and the voice of the Sacred Success Era™ — a new paradigm of coaching rooted in truth, integrity and longevity. With over a decade of experience and a track record of sustaining a $500K/year business, she empowers women to rise beyond competition and fads, and instead build a Sacred Business™ that stands the test of time. Her signature frameworks — blending feminine flow with strategic structure — have supported hundreds of coaches in creating premium group programs, growing global communities and stepping fully into their leadership. Known for her truth-telling and devotion, Cailen is committed to helping women build businesses that feel deeply aligned, abundant and sustainable. Her work has been featured in Business Insider, Huffington Post and Inspired Coach Magazine. Cailen lives in Bucks County, PA with her husband, their two daughters and their spunky little dog, Olive. Connect with Cailen Get access to Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. : Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40283780

What Every Woman Entrepreneur Should Know About Her Menstrual Cycle’s Impact On Business 02/24/2026

What Every Woman Entrepreneur Should Know About Her Menstrual Cycle’s Impact On Business What if I told you that the reason you feel like a genius one week and want to burn your whole business down the next is not because you’re inconsistent? It’s because no one ever taught you how your hormones actually work. You were never the problem. You were just handed productivity rules designed for a 24-hour hormonal rhythm… when your body runs on a 28-day one. And that changes everything. “If you want to be able to expand and grow your business, if you want to be able to show up amazing for your family and you want to show up amazing for your business, then it starts with you coming back to you.” Renae Fieck The Real Reason You Feel “Inconsistent” You have days where you feel radiant, confident, sharp, creative, unstoppable. And then you have days where: ✅ You feel foggy. ✅ You feel overwhelmed. ✅ You question everything. ✅ You want to cancel your launch and move to Italy. It’s not random. Your menstrual cycle impacts your brain function. Your hormones influence focus, creativity, emotional depth, communication, and confidence. There is not one single day in your month where your hormone cocktail is the same as the day before. Yet most business strategy assumes you are. Men operate on a 24-hour testosterone rhythm. Women operate on a monthly rhythm of estrogen and progesterone shifting constantly. And we’ve been taught to run our businesses like men. That mismatch is a huge reason women experience higher rates of burnout, anxiety, depression, and even autoimmune disorders. It’s not weakness. It’s misalignment. Episode Summary In this episode, we’re breaking down what every woman needs to know about her menstrual cycle, hormones, and business success. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, brain fog, mood swings, or inconsistent energy in your business, this is your missing piece. You’ll learn how cycle syncing for entrepreneurs works, why your menstrual cycle impacts your brain and productivity, and how to use each phase of your cycle to grow your business with more ease and sustainability. This is not basic period talk. This is feminine leadership. Why This Changes Everything When you stop expecting yourself to feel the same every day… You stop shaming yourself. You stop forcing productivity. You stop wondering why you can’t “just be consistent.” Instead, you build rhythm. And rhythm is sustainable. This is what I teach inside my book and inside my mentorship programs. Because feminine leadership isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing things in alignment with how your body was designed. When you work with your cycle instead of against it: ➡️ You get more done. ➡️ You feel better doing it. ➡️ Your health improves. ➡️ Your creativity expands. ➡️ Your business grows sustainably. That is power. Key Takeaways 👉 The reason you feel like a genius one week… and want to quit the next 👉 How your brain literally functions differently depending on where you are in your cycle 👉 The week you hate most might actually be your secret advantage. 👉 How is your menstrual cycle quietly shaping your focus, creativity, and sales 👉 Why your period is your most powerful CEO phase This Episode Is For You If… ✅ You feel inconsistent in your business. ✅ You’re stuck in burnout cycles. ✅ You’ve wondered why your energy fluctuates so much. ✅ You want to grow your business without sacrificing your health. ✅ You’re ready to lead as a woman, not as a watered-down version of a man. Why It Matters If you keep ignoring your rhythm… You will keep pushing. Keep overriding. Keep wondering what’s wrong with you. There’s nothing wrong with you. You are cyclical. And when you understand that, you unlock a level of self-trust that changes how you lead, sell, create, and live. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: A 12-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. : Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Your business and your body will thank you. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/40201010

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Boudoir Photography and Body Confidence: A New Way Women Are Healing 11/25/2025

Boudoir Photography and Body Confidence: A New Way Women Are Healing What if the very thing you were taught to hide was actually the doorway to more confidence, power, and freedom in your life and business? Most women don’t avoid boudoir because it’s “naughty.” They avoid it because they’ve been trained to be small. Quiet. Contained. To check the “good girl” boxes and pretend their bodies are something to fix instead of something to celebrate. If you’ve ever felt like your body was something to fight, tolerate, or hide… this episode is going to shake something awake in you. Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, we dive into the deeper meaning behind boudoir photography and how it can shift a woman’s confidence, body image, and inner power. We talk about cultural conditioning, shame around women’s bodies, the “good girl” rules we inherited, and how reclaiming your sensuality impacts the way you lead, love, and run your business. You’ll hear why boudoir has nothing to do with being thin, perfect, or sexy-for-someone-else… and everything to do with owning your story, your body, and your voice. We also explore body neutrality, generational belief systems, and the way feminine power actually works in real life. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ➡️ How boudoir photography became a life-changing awakening ➡️ Why most women are holding beliefs about their bodies that aren’t even theirs ➡️ Why “good girl energy” is the fastest way to stay small ➡️ The real reason women feel disconnected from sensuality ➡️ How body neutrality might be more healing than body positivity ➡️ What boudoir reveals about shame, power, desire, and permission ➡️ How stepping into your sensuality impacts your business and leadership ➡️ The most beautiful part of feminine power that no one teaches us Key Takeaways 📌 The way you think about your body isn’t truth. 📌 Confidence doesn’t come from your size. It comes from your self-permission. 📌 Most women don’t need to love their body. They need to stop hating it. 📌 Sensuality is creative power, and most women have never been taught how to hold it. 📌 When a woman sees her body as a miracle instead of a problem, everything in her life shifts. Why This Matters for You How you see your body shapes how you show up in every room. If you feel small, you lead small. If you believe you’re “too much,” you start shrinking yourself. If you carry shame around sensuality, you block desire… and desire is the fuel of feminine business. You can’t build a spacious, aligned, feminine-led business while fighting the very body that runs it. This episode isn’t just about boudoir. It’s about reclaiming a part of yourself that you’ve been taught to ignore. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You’ve tried to feel confident in your body but nothing sticks ✔️ You grew up with “good girl” rules that still shape how you see yourself ✔️ You’re tired of shrinking, pleasing, or playing small ✔️ You want to feel safe expressing desire, power, or sensuality ✔️ You want a business that flows with who you are, not who you’re “supposed” to be ✔️ You want to step into feminine leadership without losing yourself Meet Liz Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships and lives. Liz opened her commercial studio in 2018 and has since photographed more than 2,000 women. She has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two teenage daughters. Connect with Liz Free Resource Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: : A 9-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership. For established feminine CEOs ready to expand capacity, attract soulmate clients, and scale sustainably. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/39091230

The Secret to Making More Money During PMS 11/18/2025

The Secret to Making More Money During PMS What if your luteal phase became your most profitable time of the month? Wild, I know. But this is the phase that can expose energy leaks, sharpen your message, and double your conversions with tiny tweaks. Episode Summary In this solo episode, I’ll share with you how the luteal phase can be your profit phase. You’ll learn why emotions spike here, how to use that sensitivity for high-converting copy, and which tiny backend edits create big revenue jumps. Expect cycle syncing business strategies, luteal phase profits, and menstrual cycle productivity that actually feel good. What You’ll Hear in This Episode 💡 The mindset shift: from “bad week” to your most refining phase 🔍 How the luteal phase can support headlines, subject lines, and page flow that boost conversions 🧠 Why your brain is detail-focused now and how to use it for auditing your funnels ✍️ How it can become the key to writing copy in that sells 📩 How to separate real data from “luteal stories” so you don’t burn down your business Key Takeaways What if your most “ugh” week is the week that quietly doubles your revenue? What if your numbers are fine and it’s the luteal story in your head that’s tanking momentum? Why It Matters If you keep labeling half your month as “bad,” you’re leaving money, time, and joy on the table. Aligning your work with your body turns survival-mode into steady momentum. Your business stops feeling like a fight and starts feeling like a flow. This Episode Is For You If… ✅ You crush it one week then want to quit the next ✅ Open rates and conversions feel meh and random ✅ You want more sales without more hours ✅ You’re ready to be consistent in a way that honors your body Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: : A 9-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership. For established feminine CEOs ready to expand capacity, attract soulmate clients, and scale sustainably. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38945590

Why Motivation Doesn’t Work and How to Stay Inspired in Your Business 11/11/2025

Why Motivation Doesn’t Work and How to Stay Inspired in Your Business You know that moment when you sit down at your desk, open your laptop, and think… “Okay, what should I post today?” And then instant energy drop. 😩 You’re staring at the blinking cursor, already exhausted before you’ve even started. Somewhere between “be disciplined” and “stay consistent no matter what,” we forgot the point. And for so many women, we’re forcing ourselves to do things we don’t really wanna do in the attempt to build a life we love (sounds kind of like a sick trick). In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop chasing motivation and start creating from inspiration, pleasure, and “heck yes” energy instead. Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ➡️ Replace motivation with inspired action that feels juicy and alive ➡️ Build your business from pleasure instead of pressure ➡️ Trust your inner rhythm so consistency feels natural, not forced ➡️ Stay anchored to your purpose even when results don’t match (yet) ➡️ Handle the haters and trolls with grace (and maybe even use them for content 😉) If this resonates, make sure you listen to next because when your energy leaks slow you down, no amount of motivation will fix it. Key Takeaways 💖 What if momentum didn’t come from pushing but from what lights you up? 🌙 You might be mistaking discipline for alignment. And it’s quietly draining the magic out of your business. 🔥 The thing you call “inconsistency” might actually be intuition, and you’re ignoring it. 🌸 The opinions that sting the most are usually proof you’re onto something powerful. Why It Matters You’re not here to tick boxes or “stay consistent.” You’re here to change lives, make an impact, and build something that feels alive. When you shift from chasing motivation to following inspiration, your business stops draining you and starts energizing you. Your content hits deeper. Your offers land stronger. And your days start to feel like… you again. This Episode Is for You If… ✔️ You’re exhausted from trying to “keep up” with content schedules and strategy hacks ✔️ You crave more flow, fun, and creativity in your work ✔️ You want to build a business that lights you up not one that burns you out ✔️ You’re ready to lead from intuition, not obligation Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step: : A 9-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth. A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership. For established feminine CEOs ready to expand capacity, attract soulmate clients, and scale sustainably. A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. Learn cycle-aligned business planning, hormonal productivity strategies, and how to build a flow-based workweek. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38933935

Pleasure, Power, and The Hidden Key to Feminine Leadership Nobody Talks About with Brooke Jean 11/04/2025

Pleasure, Power, and The Hidden Key to Feminine Leadership Nobody Talks About with Brooke Jean Tell me if this sounds familiar: you’re hustling to be the perfect mom, perfect partner, perfect boss… and secretly wondering if it’s slowly killing you. No wonder we’re exhausted, anxious, and quietly wondering if this is really what life is supposed to feel like. In this episode, I sat down with Brooke Jean, therapist and founder of Unperfected®, to unpack the perfection pressure on modern women and how it’s fueling burnout, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, and disconnection from our own desires. Brooke’s mission is clear: it’s time to unsubscribe from “perfect” and reclaim the joy, truth, and power you’ve always had inside. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✔ Why “modern women expectations” are breaking our nervous systems ✔ The sneaky ways perfectionism shows up as protection (and how to heal it) ✔ Feminine leadership vs hustle culture and how to know which one you’re operating from ✔ The dance between masculine + feminine energy in business, motherhood, and relationships ✔ How to reclaim your energy and channel it into what actually matters Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Perfectionism isn’t who you are, it’s a survival strategy. 2️⃣ Your body holds the truth of what you desire. 3️⃣ Feminine leadership isn’t about being “soft.” It’s about desire, power, and creation with masculine structure to support it. 4️⃣ Burnout isn’t inevitable. When you unsubscribe from the pressure, you make space for wealth, pleasure, and sustainable success. Why It Matters If you keep hustling to meet impossible standards, you’ll stay stuck in survival: burned out, resentful, and secretly Googling “is it normal to fantasize about getting the flu just to rest?” But when you start leading from your truth (not someone else’s rules), you reclaim your energy, soften into your feminine, and finally create success without self-sacrifice. This is how you scale your business, enjoy your family, and build a legacy you actually want to live. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You feel like you’re doing all the things, but never enough ✔️ You’ve checked every box, yet still don’t feel fulfilled ✔️ You’re tired of burning out but scared to slow down ✔️ You’re craving a business and life that feel aligned, joyful, and true to YOU Meet Brooke Brooke Jean is a therapist turned truth-teller, speaker, and founder of Unperfected® — a brand and methodology that helps high-achieving, anxious women drop the pressure and rise in their power. Through nervous system work, somatic practices, and identity alchemy, she guides women to heal perfectionism, reconnect with their bodies, and live a wildly alive, unapologetic life. Whether she’s leading a corporate training, dancing barefoot at a retreat, or dropping soul truth on The Unperfected Pod, Brooke brings a rare blend of psychological depth, real-world leadership, and raw, unfiltered heart. Her mission: help women stop performing and start creating from their truth. Links + Resources Find Brooke on IG: Listen to + learn more at Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 9-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38854970

Why High-Achieving Women Burn Out (and How to Finally Break the Cycle) 10/28/2025

Why High-Achieving Women Burn Out (and How to Finally Break the Cycle) If you’ve ever pushed through exhaustion with another cup of coffee, ignored your period cramps to meet a deadline, or worn “busy” like a badge of honor, you’re not alone. You want the thriving business and the thriving body, but right now it feels like success is costing you your health. This week’s guest, Charlène Gisèle, knows that story all too well. Once a high-powered attorney sleeping less than three hours a night, she hit full-blown burnout before discovering how to rebuild her life from the inside out. And her story is a roadmap for every ambitious woman who’s ready to succeed without sacrificing her body. Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, Charlène and I uncover what burnout really is (hint: it’s not just being tired) and how women can recover before hitting rock bottom. We talk about the signs of burnout in women, the hidden ways our nervous system and hormones reveal when we’re out of alignment, and how nervous system regulation and cycle syncing can become your greatest business advantage. Charlène shares her journey from workaholic to high-performance coach, offering science-backed and deeply feminine strategies to protect your energy and create sustainable success. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep growing your business without burning out, this episode is your wake-up call. What You’ll Hear in This Episode 🌿 The three D’s of burnout that most women ignore until it’s too late 😴 How Charlène went from chronic insomnia and anxiety to reclaiming her vitality 💡 Why “awareness is a gift” (and the first step to lasting change) 🔥 The surprising truth about ambition, addiction, and why women burn out 🗓 Practical ways to integrate cycle syncing even in corporate jobs Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Burnout doesn’t happen overnight: it builds quietly through ignored signals like fatigue, anxiety, and irregular cycles. 2️⃣ “Awareness is a gift.” Simply noticing your patterns is enough to start change. 3️⃣ Your body is not an inconvenience: it’s the foundation of your creativity, ideas, and sustainable performance. 4️⃣ Recovery doesn’t require drastic changes overnight. Small, consistent shifts (like meditation, nourishing food, or mindful breaks) compound over time. 5️⃣ You can achieve big goals without living in hustle mode, success is possible without sacrificing your health. Why It Matters Because staying stuck in hustle culture comes at a cost: your energy, your health, and the very life you’re working so hard to build. If you don’t shift, burnout will rob you of your impact, your income, and your joy. But when you learn to listen to your body, regulate your nervous system, and sync your work with your natural rhythms, you unlock more freedom, creativity, and energy than you thought possible. This Episode Is For You If… 💼 You’re ambitious but exhausted, constantly wondering how to keep up without burning out. 😑 You’ve hit the “meh” stage in life going through the motions instead of feeling lit up. 💃 You’re ready to build sustainable success without sacrificing your health, hormones, or happiness. 🛑 You’ve tried the productivity hacks, but you still feel like you’re running on fumes. 🌸 You want practical, science-backed tools to prevent burnout and feel more alive in your body. Press play now and discover how to finally recover from burnout and create success that lasts. 👉 Want more on building a business that supports your body? Check out and on the blog. “Awareness is a gift. If the only thing that you gain today from listening to us both is awareness, that’s enough.” Charlène Gisèle Meet Charlène Charlène Gisèle is a former Big Law attorney turned High-Performance Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She helps high-achieving professionals recover from burnout and optimize their vitality through nervous system regulation, subconscious mindset work, and science-backed tools for sustainable performance. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38535140

The Hidden Ick in Online Business (And How to Stay in Integrity While Building a Business You Love) 10/21/2025

The Hidden Ick in Online Business (And How to Stay in Integrity While Building a Business You Love) The online business space can feel like walking through a carnival funhouse. One moment you’re dazzled by shiny promises of “six figures in six weeks,” and the next you’re clutching your wallet wondering if you’ve just been sold snake oil in a Canva PDF. If you’ve ever felt the ick of marketing that doesn’t match the delivery, or wondered whether you’re “enough” to share your gifts yet, you’re going to feel so seen in this conversation with Emily Russell. Episode Summary In this juicy episode, I sit down with Emily Russell to talk about what’s really happening in the online coaching world. We talk about the icky marketing tactics that make your skin crawl, how to stay rooted in integrity while running a profitable business, and why imposter syndrome keeps so many brilliant women stuck on the sidelines. If you’ve ever questioned whether your voice matters or if you’re “ready” to share your work, this conversation will remind you that you don’t need another certification to start changing lives. You need courage, integrity, and a little bit of humility along the way. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔️ The truth about the “ick factor” in online business (and how to spot it before you invest) ✔️ Why some coaches market well but fail to deliver results (and how to avoid becoming one of them) ✔️The human craving for belonging and how that plays out in communities, cults, and coaching spaces ✔️ The difference between leading with integrity vs. creating a facade of success ✔️ How to know when you’re ready to share your gifts (hint: you already are) ✔️ The fine line between confidence, humility, and delusion in business growth Key Takeaways ✔️ Integrity matters more than hype. Marketing might sell, but authenticity and delivery build longevity. ✔️ Belonging is a human need but awareness keeps you from slipping into “us vs. them” dynamics. ✔️ You don’t have to be at the top of the mountain to guide someone else up the trail. ✔️ Imposter syndrome keeps you waiting for “one more certification” but your gifts are too valuable to hide. ✔️ Believe you’re the best while staying humble enough to receive feedback. That’s where growth happens. Why It Matters Too many women (maybe you included) downplay their brilliance because they don’t want to be seen as salesy, pushy, or fake. But hiding your gifts serves no one. You miss opportunities, your future clients miss out on the transformation only you can deliver, and you stay stuck second-guessing yourself instead of creating the freedom-filled business you crave. The truth is, your imperfect, integrity-filled leadership is exactly what the industry needs right now. This Episode Is For You If… ✔️ You’re tired of cringy online marketing tactics and want to build a business in alignment. ✔️ You’re a coach or entrepreneur who’s been wondering if you’re “ready” yet. ✔️ You’ve invested in programs that over-promised and under-delivered. ✔️ You crave a business model that energizes you instead of draining you. ✔️ You want to learn how to discern what’s real vs. what’s hype in the online space. Meet Emily Emily Evans Russell is a single mom, 6-figure business owner, and an Intuitive Life Coach & Breathwork Facilitator. She helps women master their nervous systems so they can create businesses that energize rather than deplete them. Because a woman who feels fully alive and present creates impact everywhere she goes. Emily brings mastery in trauma-informed breathwork, somatic practices, and energy healing to create profound transformation. She holds her master's degree in teaching and has trained in breathwork, hypnotherapy, reiki, and yoga. She has also been a facilitator of seminars around the world in consciousness, energy and mindset for over 10 years. Connect with Emily ✨ Grab Emily’s free gift here → ✨ Follow her on Instagram: ✨ Check out her podcast: Shift Your Vibe to Thrive Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38125480

No One Is Talking About THIS Reason Women Burnout in Business 10/14/2025

No One Is Talking About THIS Reason Women Burnout in Business You know that feeling when you’ve been running so hard that suddenly… your body, your brain, and even your bank account are like: nope, we’re done? Burnout isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a full-body STOP sign. And yet, most women entrepreneurs keep pushing through because they think rest equals failure. My guest today, Kelly Brock, knows this story all too well. After building multiple six-figure businesses, she hit burnout again, this time with kids, employees, and a whole lot of expectations weighing on her shoulders. What she discovered in that breakdown is exactly what we’re talking about today: the seasons of business, how to actually enjoy the present moment, and why authenticity is the only strategy that never goes out of style. Episode Summary In this refreshingly honest episode of the Cycle Advantage Podcast, Kelly Brock and I talk about the real cost of hustle culture. Kelly shares her journey of walking away from a thriving business, taking a social media sabbatical, and rediscovering what presence, pleasure, and alignment really look like as a CEO, mom, and woman. If you’ve ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel of bigger goals, higher revenue, and non-stop content creation, this conversation is your permission slip to breathe. We dive into the natural rhythms of business, why building around your “summer season” is a trap, and how authenticity will always be your most magnetic asset. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✔️ The hidden danger of building your entire business on your “summer energy” ✔️ Why burnout is more than exhaustion: it’s a sign you’re out of alignment ✔️ How a social media sabbatical revealed Kelly’s hidden attachment to dopamine + validation ✔️ The surprising link between presence, prosperity, and play ✔️ Why you cannot automate authenticity (and what to do instead) Key Takeaways ✔️ Seasons of business are just as real as the seasons of the year ✔️ Presence is a practice. If you can’t enjoy today, you’ll miss the very life you’re working so hard to create. ✔️ Authenticity vibrates higher than perfectly curated content. Connection beats curation every time. ✔️ Burnout isn’t failure, it’s feedback. Let the “dark night” refine you instead of rushing past it. Why It Matters If you’re in a season where growth feels slow (or like everything’s falling apart), this episode is your reminder: nothing is wasted. Every season: spring, summer, fall, winter serves a purpose. You don’t need to keep proving yourself by hitting bigger numbers. You don’t need to show up online 24/7. And you definitely don’t need to burn yourself down to build yourself back up. Your worth isn’t tied to your revenue. Your value isn’t measured in likes. And when you stop chasing “more,” you’ll finally have space to receive what you actually want: freedom, presence, and overflow. This Episode Is For You If… ➡️ You’re feeling the sting of burnout (again) and wondering how to climb out ➡️ You’ve been comparing yourself to mentors or peers in a totally different season of life ➡️ You’ve ever felt addicted to social media validation and craved a break ➡️ You want to build a business that supports your whole life not just your highlight reel Meet Kelly Kelly Brock is an entrepreneur and CEO of Kelly Brock Co., a coaching company that empowers women to live out authentic and abundant lives. From self-leadership and intuition development to branding and sales, Kelly coaches women to define the life they desire and equips them with the tools they need to make it their reality. Connect with Kelly Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38389840

The Secret to How to Run Your Business With More Ease 10/07/2025

The Secret to How to Run Your Business With More Ease You’ve read the books. You’ve followed the strategies. You’ve checked every box the “experts” told you to. And yet… your business still feels heavier than it should. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing something wrong (spoiler: you’re not), today’s conversation is going to feel like a warm exhale. Episode Summary In this episode of The Cycle Advantage, I sit down with Jillian Dolberry to talk about what it really takes to build a business rooted in alignment, not hustle. We dig into the messy middle of entrepreneurship: unlearning outdated rules, finding your values, releasing internal pressure, and creating systems that honor both your body and your business. If you’ve been craving permission to grow with peace over pressure, this one is for you. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔️ How to unlearn the “rules of business” you’ve inherited and create ones that actually fit you ✔️ Why pressure isn’t always a good motivator (and what to choose instead) ✔️ How to give yourself permission to move things on your calendar without guilt ✔️ The surprising connection between personal healing and business growth ✔️ Why peace and pleasure may be your most untapped business strategies Key Takeaways ➡️ Curiosity is powerful. Asking “why am I feeling this way?” can reveal patterns and programming you didn’t know were running the show. ➡️ Peace overrides pressure. Sustainable growth doesn’t come from hustling harder: it comes from aligning your work with your energy. ➡️ Your body always counts. Burnout doesn’t have to scream at you before you pay attention. Honor the signals early. ➡️ Unlearning is as important as learning. What worked for someone else (or your parents in the ’90s) may not work for you now and that’s okay. ➡️ Permission creates power. Moving tasks, slowing down, and working from joy can unlock more magnetism than forcing yourself forward. Why It Matters If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through business, telling yourself that hustle = success, this conversation is your reminder: you don’t have to earn success by suffering for it. Your future self, the one who’s working fewer hours, attracting aligned clients, and enjoying her life is built on different rules. This Episode Is For You If… ✨ You’re exhausted from “doing all the right things” but not seeing results ✨ You’re constantly comparing your progress to other entrepreneurs ✨ You want permission to rest, slow down, and still be wildly successful ✨ You crave systems that support you instead of suffocate you ✨ You want to believe in yourself again (and need someone to remind you it’s possible) Meet Jillian Jillian Dolberry is an Ops Consultant and Team Strategist for women entrepreneurs and host of The Grace-Filled CEO Podcast. In addition to devoting her heart and time to her family, she helps busy women honor their values and find consistent grace while trying to leave every business better than she found it. Jillian has become a master of setting up boundaries, streamlined systems, Increasing profit from the inside out, and navigating hard conversations with her “honor everyone in the room” approach. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38381010

Why Trying to Look “Professional” Is Killing Your Business 09/30/2025

Why Trying to Look “Professional” Is Killing Your Business Your business isn’t stalled because you’re lazy. It’s stalled because you’re waiting until you “look professional” enough to show up or you’re stuck in the self-help hamster wheel, journaling on your limiting beliefs but avoiding the scary action that actually moves the needle. Sound familiar? (Yeah, me too.) That’s exactly what Kimberly Spencer and I dive into in this juicy, real-talk episode. Episode Summary: Kimberly Spencer, an award-winning coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author joined me to unravel the three big traps ambitious women fall into: perfection disguised as professionalism, ignoring the natural cycles of business, and hiding in personal development instead of taking action. This conversation will remind you that your business isn’t meant to be linear, polished, or perfect. It’s meant to evolve with you messy bun, winter seasons, limiting beliefs and all. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ➡️ Why “professional” often means procrastinating and what professionalism actually is ➡️ How to recognize the season your business is in (and stop shaming yourself for it) ➡️ The sneaky way personal development can keep you stuck instead of moving forward ➡️ Why courageous, imperfect action is always more powerful than waiting to feel ready ➡️ How aligning with your natural rhythms creates momentum without burnou Key Takeaways: ✅ Professionalism is an energy, not a polished backdrop or blazer. ✅ Business moves in cycles: spring, summer, fall, winter and each has value. ✅ Limiting beliefs don’t need to be “cleared”, they just need to be acknowledged so you can act anyway. ✅ The most magnetic leaders aren’t perfect (they’re authentic, courageous, and consistent with their commitments) Why It Matters: The cost of staying stuck in these traps is huge. You waste energy trying to look the part, you shame yourself for natural slowdowns, and you keep telling yourself you’re “working on your mindset” while avoiding the actions that would actually bring in clients. The future version of you isn’t waiting to feel polished, healed, or ready…she’s showing up courageously, honoring her seasons, and taking aligned action even with fear in the room. This Episode is For You If… ✅ You’ve been waiting until things “look professional” to take action. ✅ You’re in a slow season and worried it means you’re failing. ✅ You’ve done all the mindset work but still feel stuck. ✅ You want your business to feel more cyclical, natural, and aligned. ✅ You’re ready to lead with authenticity and courage instead of perfection. Meet Kimberly Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38125710

The Shocking Stories of Women Thriving in Male Dominated Fields 09/23/2025

The Shocking Stories of Women Thriving in Male Dominated Fields Have you ever felt like you had to shrink yourself just to “fit” into the room? Like the louder, bolder, more buttoned-up version of you is the only one allowed to succeed in certain spaces? You’re not alone, and my guest today proves that the exact opposite is true. Episode Summary In this episode of the Cycle Advantage Podcast, I sit down with Emily Apollonio, founder of Interstellar Performance Labs and the architect of the STAR Program. Emily’s real breakthrough didn’t come from another credential, certification, or degree. It came from choosing to fully embody her authentic self (yes, fringe sleeves, glitter, and all). If you’ve ever wrestled with self-doubt, hustling for validation, or wondering if you’re “too much” in your work or business, this conversation will light a fire under you. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ➡️ The surprising truth about female leadership in aerospace and what it’s really like for women in male-dominated industries. ➡️ Why self-awareness is more powerful than stacking credentials (and how it shapes your influence as a leader). ➡️ Emily’s journey from aircraft accident investigator to spaceflight analog missions (yes, training like astronauts on Earth!). ➡️ How embracing her cycle and feminine leadership traits helped Emily ditch burnout and lead with confidence. Key Takeaways ✅ Authenticity is magnetic. When you show up as your true self, you actually gain credibility, not lose it. ✅ Self-awareness beats another degree. Real leadership starts with knowing yourself, not just collecting titles. ✅ Your femininity is an asset, not a liability. Traits like communication, connection, and intuition are desperately needed in high-stakes industries. ✅ Burnout isn’t required. Cycle syncing and feminine rhythms can help you thrive even in high-pressure environments. ✅ Confidence is built like muscle. Strength in one area of life ripples into every other part of who you are. Why It Matters If you’re tired of hustling for worthiness, working harder, chasing validation, or wondering when you’ll finally feel like enough, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to prove yourself through exhaustion. Authentic, feminine leadership isn’t just “allowed” in male-dominated spaces… it’s the revolution we’ve been waiting for. Emily’s story proves that you can be playful and powerful, feminine and fierce, glitter-loving and grounded and still command the respect of your industry. This Episode Is for You If… ➡️ You’re a woman in a male-dominated field (or online space) who’s tired of proving herself. ➡️ You’re craving permission to show up fully as YOU without the mask, without the hustle. ➡️ You’ve ever thought “Do I need another certification just to be taken seriously?” ➡️ You’re curious about how cycle syncing can create more ease, productivity, and confidence. ➡️ You’re ready to stop dimming your light and start leading with your full brilliance. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/38263345

The Secret to Leading Without Losing Yourself 09/16/2025

The Secret to Leading Without Losing Yourself If you’ve ever thought “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I just handle this like everyone else?”... this one’s for you. Because nothing’s wrong with you. You’re not “too emotional.” You’re not lazy for wanting more freedom in your schedule. And you’re definitely not broken because hustle culture makes you want to burn it all down. This week on The Cycle Advantage Podcast, I sat down with Jessica Steele, a former high school principal who walked away from a picture-perfect career to become a leadership and energetic alignment coach. We went all in on the conversations most people avoid…the ones about humanity, emotional intelligence, and what it really takes to lead without losing yourself. Why This Conversation Matters We live in a world that celebrates doing over being, reacting over pausing, and “leaving your feelings at the door” like that’s a badge of honor. But suppressing your emotions doesn’t make you stronger; it disconnects you from yourself. And when you’re disconnected from yourself, it’s impossible to lead with clarity, empathy, or confidence. Jess and I talked about what happens when you finally stop trying to fit into a life you never consciously chose… and start creating one that actually works for you. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ➡️ How Jess climbed the career ladder without ever stopping to ask if it was her ladder to climb ➡️ The turning point moment that made her question everything she thought she wanted ➡️ The cost of living by society’s script (and why so many women don’t realize they’re doing it) ➡️ The difference between reacting to a trigger and carrying someone else’s energy ➡️ A simple question that can diffuse almost any emotional outburst ➡️ Why pausing before reacting will change your relationships at home and at work ➡️ The role of meditation, stillness, and nervous system regulation in leadership ➡️ How to raise kids who see differences as normal and humanity as non-negotiable 3 Key Takeaways You Can Use Today ✅ Your emotions are data, not flaws. Anger, fear, sadness… they’re all information. When you learn to sit with them instead of suppressing them, you stop making decisions from a triggered place. ✅ Ask yourself: “What’s true for me right now?” That tiny pause between feeling and reacting can be the difference between a fight and a productive conversation. ✅ Lead yourself first. You can’t offer empathy, clarity, or grounded leadership to others if you haven’t practiced it with yourself. Why It Matters If you’ve been living on autopilot, following rules that were never meant for you, and measuring success by someone else’s yardstick, you will burn out. Not because you’re weak, but because you’re human. And humans need connection, stillness, and space to breathe. When you reclaim your humanity and lead from that place, you don’t just create better results… you create a better life. This Episode Is For You If… ➡️ You’re tired of white-knuckling your way through work and life ➡️ You want to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting instantly ➡️ You’ve been told emotions don’t belong in leadership (and you’re ready to call BS) ➡️ You’re craving inner alignment before another strategy, hack, or to-do list item ➡️ You want to model emotional intelligence and empathy for the next generation Meet Jessica Jessica Steele is a leadership and energetic alignment coach who’s spent nearly two decades transforming lives through purpose-driven leadership. With a background in psychology, secondary education, and instructional design, she’s served as a high school principal and held various leadership roles, all while staying rooted in her mission to empower others. Her journey hasn’t been linear—it’s been guided by intuition, soulful pivots, and a deep trust in her inner knowing. From one-on-one and small group coaching sessions to large-scale PD for schools and organizations and launching the Dear Jess app and The Empowered Educator Series, Jess continues to merge strategy with soul to elevate leaders from the inside out. A published author, passionate creative, and devoted student of energy, Jess brings empathy, alignment, and authenticity into every space she enters. Whether she’s coaching, hiking in nature, or creating tools for conscious leadership, she leads with love—and lives with intention. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/37827220

The Secret to Making Confident Life Decisions (Without Second-Guessing Yourself) 09/09/2025

The Secret to Making Confident Life Decisions (Without Second-Guessing Yourself) Have you ever been halfway through a decision and thought, “Wait… is this even my choice, or am I just doing what I should?” That’s where this conversation is going today. Because if you’ve been feeling pulled in a million directions, chasing everyone else’s expectations, and secretly wondering why you can’t just trust yourself… it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because you’ve been trained (since you were tiny) to put everyone’s opinions above your own. Today, I’m sitting down with Jessica Frew…wife, ex-wife, stepmom, and certified BOLD action taker to talk about how to ditch the “shoulds,” make confident, conscious decisions, and live in a way that actually feels good (not just looks good on Instagram). She’s here to help you stop overthinking, people pleasing, and endlessly justifying your choices and start owning your voice. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✔ How to tell if you’re living from your truth or from decades of conditioning ✔ Why most women don’t actually know what brings them joy (and how to figure it out) ✔ The sneaky ways we pass “shoulds” down to our kids without realizing it ✔ How to navigate other people’s opinions without losing yourself in the process ✔ The decision-making framework Jessica swears by (and why it works for any life choice) ✔ How to shift from “What will people think?” to “What do I really want?” Key Takeaways ✔ Your worth isn’t up for debate (stop proving it and start living it.) ✔ Every decision is just information (not right, not wrong, just feedback.) ✔ Small self-honoring choices matter (it’s not about spa days, it’s about the tiny daily actions that make you feel good.) ✔ You can hold boundaries kindly (respecting your needs and others’ feelings isn’t mutually exclusive.) ✔ Your conditioning isn’t your destiny (you can rewrite your beliefs and how you show up, starting now.) Why This Matters Because staying in the land of “should” costs you everything: your energy, your joy, your health, and your sense of self. When you learn to make decisions from alignment (not fear of judgment), you stop second-guessing, you move faster toward what you want, and you actually enjoy the process. Imagine walking into any situation whether it’s a business opportunity, a parenting choice, or even just a Friday night plan and knowing exactly what’s right for you. That’s what’s on the other side of this work. This Episode Is For You If… ✔ You constantly second-guess your choices (and replay them in your head for days) ✔ You feel like you’re living your life on other people’s terms ✔ You want to make confident decisions without the mental tug-of-war ✔ You’re tired of wondering “What will they think?” every time you do something for yourself ✔ You want to model self-trust and confidence for your kids Links & Resources ✔ Grab Jessica’s book: ✔ Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jessicafrew Meet Jessica Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She believes that you find true peace, connection and confidence by making your next best decision. Jessica helps you make clear, confident, and concise decisions to lead a BOLD life that is in alignment with who you were created to be while leaving behind overthinking, people pleasing, and the need to justify your decisions through her proven Decision Making Formula. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/37826975

Why Letting Go of Your Old Self Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do 09/02/2025

Why Letting Go of Your Old Self Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do Ever feel like your life is one big, safe bubble… …and yet there’s this whisper in your soul saying, “There’s more”? That’s exactly where Whitney Joy found herself before she walked away from her husband, her house, and her career in one single day. No backup plan. No safety net. Just seven blank passport pages and a decision to rewrite her life entirely. This conversation is an open permission slip to any woman standing on the edge of change whether you’re about to leap, have just been pushed, or are clinging to the railing wondering what’s next. Whitney and I dive into what it really takes to shed old identities, face the unknown, and step into a version of yourself you haven’t met yet (but she’s going to blow your mind). Inside the Episode, We Talked About: In this episode of The Cycle Advantage Podcast, Whitney Joy shares her wild, raw, and soul-stretching journey from adrenaline sports and luxury events… to solo world travel, spiritual transformation, and motherhood. We unpack: ✔️ The identity shifts we face in motherhood, career pivots, and big life changes. ✔️ Why fear of the unknown keeps so many women stuck and how to dance with it instead of hide from it. ✔️ The sneaky ways we cling to our old selves (and how to lovingly let them go). ✔️ Why your next evolution might not look anything like you think and why that’s beautiful. If you’ve been craving change but clinging to comfort, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✨ The moment Whitney walked away from “the perfect life” in 24 hours. ✨ How seven blank passport pages became her roadmap to reinvention. ✨ Why your ego is not the enemy (it just needs better boundaries). ✨ The myth of “getting back to your old self” (and why she’s gone for good). ✨How to shift from fearing change to playing with possibility. Key Takeaways You Can Implement Today ✨ Change isn’t the villain. It’s the portal to your next chapter if you let it be. ✨ Fear of the unknown shrinks when you zoom out. The “worst case scenario” usually has about 57 detours before it gets there. ✨ Permission is an inside job. No mentor, spouse, or Instagram guru can give it to you. ✨ You’re not starting over you’re evolving. Pieces of your old self come with you, just in a new shape. Why It Matters If you’ve been sitting on that metaphorical porch, whining on the nail (yep, we went there), this episode might just be the nudge to get up. Your “safe” bubble might be fine… but fine is not where your soul catches fire. Whitney’s story is proof that you can blow up the script you were handed, start fresh, and create something wildly better even if you have no idea what that looks like yet. This Episode Is for You If... ✔️ You’re feeling stuck in a life that looks “good on paper” but feels flat inside. ✔️ You’re navigating a big transition: career, relationships, motherhood, identity. ✔️ You’re afraid of change but more afraid of staying the same. ✔️ You’ve been waiting for someone to tell you it’s okay to leap. Meet Whitney Joy A midwestern-born, adrenaline-sports athlete and seasoned mountain climber, turned solo-travel, spiritual philanthropist, Author Whitney Joy has lived many lives in many worlds including Wisconsin, Colorado, Copenhagen, Paris, New Zealand, and San Francisco. With a dynamic background in marketing, business strategy, gemology, and luxury events, Whitney has always been passionate about bringing people together and creating lasting connections through shared experiences. In recent years, Whitney has turned her attention inward, diving into the realms of spirituality, personal growth and transformation. She wrote Seven Blank Pages as a permission slip to her younger self, but it turned into a compass for anyone standing on the edge. It inspires readers to embrace change, follow their hearts, and discover the magic that we are all capable of. Whitney now lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two young children, and works as an author and inspirational speaker. If you would like to learn more, see Whitney speak, or invite her to your speaking event, readers can get in touch with her via: her website , email at towhitneyjoy@gmail.com, or follow her on social media @whitneyjoywrites. Ready to Grow Your Business in Flow Without Burning Out? If you’re a coach, healer, or feminine leader scaling to $10K–$20K months and tired of hustle-based strategies, here’s your next step… ✔ : A 6-week business planning program that teaches female entrepreneurs how to create a cycle-synced business strategy, build consistent $10K months, and grow without burnout. For the woman ready for aligned business planning, feminine CEO leadership, and sustainable income growth… ✔ A high-level mastermind for women entrepreneurs scaling to $20K+ months using cycle syncing, feminine business strategy, wealth energetics, and embodied leadership For those cycle curious and ready to get started with understanding your body and its impact on your income and business… ✔ A guide to planning your coaching business around your menstrual cycle. Designed for women ready to stop hustling and start syncing for more impact, income, and ease. /episode/index/show/charisproject/id/37756380

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